Våglära, optik och atomfysik
Waves, Optics and Atomic Physics

FAFA50, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

General Information

Main field: Technology. Compulsory for: BME1Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of this course is for the student to acquire a
fundamental knowledge of waves, optics, atomic physics and
applications within the areas. A good understanding of these parts
of physics is essential for concept-building within rapidly
developing research areas.

The course will also train the students ability of problem
solving, modelling, experimental work and written communication.
The course is also aiming at stimulating the student to apply
physics in explaining everyday phenomena.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

For a passing grade the student must:

be able to analyze problems and perform and interpret
calculations within the area of knowledge.

understand how mathematical models, analogies and pictures
interact with experiments and reality.

be able to explain everyday phenomena using correct concepts
and a physics language.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

For a passing grade the student must:

be able to use and interpret models.

be able to use the knowledge of basic physics to understand the
areas or research presented in parallell courses.

be able to apply the experimental methods presented in the
course.

be able to write a well structured project report in which
experimental data are presented and analyzed.

be able to search for and use relevant information within the
area of knowledge.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

For a passing grade the student must:

be able to evaluate experimental methods used in the
course.

be able to evaluate results of different experimental
methods.

Contents

It is important that the student understands how different parts
of the course relate to each other and to rapidly developing
research areas like e.g. nanotechnology. The laboratory work is
essential for visualizing important concepts of physics.

The first part of the course deals with: Mechanical waves,
interference and the Doppler effect. Sound intensity level and
human hearing. Reflection of sound, ultrasound. Electromagnetic
waves. Geometric optics and optical instruments. Diffraction and
resolution. The grating spectrometer.

The latter part of the course deals with: Relativistic
mechanics. Charge and wave properties of the electron. Atomic size
and mass. Thermal radiation. Photoelectric effect. Models of the
atom - from Bohr to a wave model. The world according to quantum
mechanics. Matterwaves. Structure of the periodic system.
Spontaneous and stimulated emission. Lasers, X-rays and
radioactivity.

Examination details

Grading scale: THAssessment: Written examination and passed laboratory work. The result on the written examination settles the final grade.